POC
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Baile World is the brainchild of co-founder Courtney Hollinquest, a staple of L.A.’s nightlife scene known for centering POC femmes — both in terms of the audience she curates and the DJs she books.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
The POC diagnostic approach measures the protein ratio and could be used directly in a clinic, providing results within half-hour.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
We were drawn by an event called “Nourish: A Black + POC Farmer’s Market” held in the Midtown Square public plaza.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
The film features more than a token diverse character and, critically, employs POC on both sides of the camera.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2023
In the latter case I would not be POC in the ordinary sense.
From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas
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